Cauliflower Fritters

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain well, then spread the cauliflower on a paper towel–lined baking sheet to cool; pat the cauliflower dry.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of salt with the baking powder, cumin, coriander, pepper and allspice.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt at high speed until firm peaks form.

7. 7

   Fold in the cauliflower and the spice mixture.

8. 8

   Heat a large nonstick skillet.

9. 9

   Very lightly oil the skillet.

10. 10

    Drop tablespoons of the fritter batter into the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Transfer the fritters to a large rimmed baking sheet.

13. 13

    Repeat with the remaining batter, coating the skillet with oil as needed.

14. 14

    In a small bowl, blend the yogurt or sour cream with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt.

15. 15

    Reheat the fritters in the oven, about 2 minutes.

16. 16

    Garnish each fritter with 1/2 teaspoon of yogurt sauce and some caviar.

17. 17

    Transfer to a platter and serve.

18. 18

    *MAKE AHEAD The fritters can be fried earlier in the day and kept at room temperature. Reheat before serving.